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Galaxy Capital Acquires Graphite Property from Zimtu Capital
1. ZIMTU CAPITAL CORP. ANNOUNCES TRANSACTION WITH GALAXY CAPITAL
CORP. FOR SUN GRAPHITE PROPERTY IN QUEBEC
February 23, 2012 - Zimtu Capital Corp. (TSXv: ZC; FSE: ZCT1) (the “Company” or
“Zimtu”) is pleased to announce that the Company and three prospecting partners have
signed an agreement with Galaxy Capital Corp. (TSXv: GXY) (“Galaxy”) whereby
Galaxy can earn a 100%-interest in the Sun Graphite Property located in southern
Quebec.
A summary of the property is as follows:
Large 4,200 hectare claim block, multiple target areas and anomalies the longest
of which is 3 kilometres, trench and drill ready.
Identified by Outokumpu Mines Inc. in exploration for base metal mineralization,
ground work confirmed graphite.
Road accessible.
For its participation in the transaction, Zimtu will receive staged cash and share
payments from Galaxy as follows: (i) $3,750 on signing (paid); (ii) $3,750 and 250,000
common shares on acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXv”); (iii) $7,500 and
125,000 common shares 14 months from the date of TSXv acceptance; and (iv)
$10,000 and 125,000 common shares 24 months from the date of TSXv acceptance.
Zimtu’s three prospecting partners will each receive cash and share considerations
equal to that of Zimtu. The vendors will collectively retain a 2% Net Milling Royalty on
the Property; 1% of which can be purchased by Galaxy for C$1 million. During the
period which is 12 months from the date of TSXv acceptance, Galaxy will complete a
minimum of $150,000 of exploration on the property.
Graphite Market
Global consumption of natural graphite has increased from ~600,000 in 2000 to 1.2 MM
t in 2012. Demand for graphite has been increasing by approximately 5% per year since
2000 due to the ongoing modernization of China, India and other emerging economies,
resulting in strong demand from traditional end uses such as the steel and automotive
industries. Graphite also has many important new applications such as lithium-ion
2. batteries, fuel cells and nuclear and solar power that have the potential to create
significant incremental demand growth. There is roughly 20 times more graphite
required by weight to produce a lithium-ion battery than there is lithium. Demand for
graphite is expected to rise as electric vehicles and lithium battery technology are
adopted as well as increasing uses in new technology applications.
Natural graphite comes in several forms: flake, amorphous and lump. Of the 1.2 million
tonnes of graphite produced annually, approximately 40% is of the most desirable flake
type. China, which produces about 73% of the world's graphite, is seeing production
and export growth leveling and export taxes and a licensing system have been
instituted. A recent European Commission study regarding the criticality of 41 different
materials to the European economy included graphite among the 14 materials high in
both economic importance and supply risk (Critical Raw Materials for the EU, July
2010). Graphite prices have been increasing in recent months and over the last couple
of years prices for large flake, high purity graphite (+80 mesh, 94-97%C) have more
than doubled.
The Sun Property
The Sun Graphite Property consists of one large contiguous block of 76 claims totaling
approximately 4,200 hectares located 125 km northwest of the city of Baie-Comeau,
Quebec. Access to the property is excellent with road access via the main lumber haul
road which originates in Baie-Comeau and Labrieville.
The Sun Property was originally explored by Outokumpu Mines Inc. in 1998 exploring
for base metal mineralization. An advanced helicopter borne geophysical program
consisting of 2600 km of flight path in the region was performed. The airborne program
located multiple electro-magnetic (EM) anomalies in the area, outside or coinciding with
magnetic anomalies. In a 15 km long trend, there are multiple target anomalies and off-
set structures, the longest of which is 3 km long.
This helicopter borne geophysical survey was followed by ground exploration on about
half of the major conductors only. The program was abandoned midway when it was
concluded that all anomalies visited were related to graphite mineralization and that the
base metal sulphides of interest were nearly absent. Some of the graphite occurrences
seem to be associated to the contact (shear zone) between the different geological
units.
3. Galaxy plans to mount an aggressive exploration campaign on the property
commencing with a complete compilation of historic geologic work followed by surface
work, trenching and diamond drilling. The exploration target is multiple crystalline flake
graphite deposits similar to other graphite deposits and mines in Quebec such as Focus
Metals Inc.’s Lac Knife Deposit and Timcal Graphite and Carbon’s Lac des Iles Mine.
The geology of the property is primarily on the contact zone between the Lac de la
Blache anorthositic complex and the cataclastic gabbro suite and a variably magnetic
sequence of cataclastic gabbro interlayered with paragneiss.
The Company cautions that it has not verified the quality and accuracy of the historic
sampling results reported in this news release which predates the introduction of
National Instrument 43-101 and cautions readers not to rely upon them. The historic
figures were generated from sources believed to be reliable; however, they have not
been confirmed. Although the sampling results are relevant, they have not been verified.
The optioned claims were acquired by the Company and its partners by staking, and
were acquired for project generation. Zimtu, along with its prospecting partners,
continues to evaluate and acquire prospective resource properties to make available for
sale or joint venture. As part of the Company’s business, Zimtu provides mineral
property advisory services and helps to connect companies with mineral properties of
interest.
Jean-Sebastien Lavallée (OGQ #773), geologist, a Qualified Person as defined by
National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical content of this
release.
About Zimtu Capital Corp.
Zimtu Capital Corp. invests in, creates and grows natural resource companies thereby
providing a way for shareholders to indirectly participate and profit in the public
company building process. The Company also provides mineral property advisory
services helping to connect companies to properties of interest.
Zimtu Capital trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “ZC” and the
Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol “ZCT1.” For more information please visit
the corporate website at http://www.zimtu.com or contact:
Kevin Bottomley
Shareholder Services
4. Toll Free: 1.877.377.6222
Phone: 604.681.1568
Email: kevin@zimtu.com
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
ZIMTU CAPITAL CORP.
“David Hodge”
David Hodge
President & Director
Phone: 604.681.1568
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the
policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this
release.
Statements in this document which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements, including any
statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future.
Forward-looking statements in this news release include that Galaxy can earn a 100%-interest in the Sun
Graphite Property; that in consideration for its interest, Zimtu will receive staged cash and share
payments from Galaxy, that Zimtu's partners will receive cash and share consideration equal to that of
Zimtu; that the vendors will collectively retain a 2% Net Milling Royalty on the property, 1% of which can
be purchased by Galaxy for C$1 million; that Galaxy plans to mount an aggressive exploration campaign
on the Sun Property commencing with a complete compilation of historic geologic work followed by
surface work, trenching, and diamond drilling; and that Zimtu with the support of its prospecting partners
will continue to evaluate and acquire prospective resource properties to make available for sale or joint
venture.
It is important to note that actual outcomes and the Company’s actual results could differ materially from
those in such forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to,
economic, competitive, governmental, environmental and technological factors that may affect the
Company's operations, markets, products and prices. Readers should refer to the risk disclosures
outlined in the Company’s Management Discussion and Analysis of its audited financial statements filed
with the British Columbia Securities Commission.